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A black and white photo of a man sitting on a step, Resident at Amite City, Louisiana

A black and white photo of a man sitting on a step, Resident at Amite ...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Ellis Island, May, 1902. New York

Ellis Island, May, 1902. New York

Digital ID: 417076. 1902. .Notes: Similar to preceeding view, but showing more of building at left. Commissioner Williams wrote of this photograph, 'Typical of the grounds as I found them' (Vol. I, p. 4, Willi... More

Bavarian man. - Public domain dedication image

Bavarian man. - Public domain dedication image

Digital ID: 418026. Sherman, Augustus F. (Augustus Francis) -- Photographer. [ca. 1906-1914]. .Notes: Identified as 'Wilhelm Schleich, a miner from Hohenpeissenberg, Bavaria' in Peter Mesenholler 'Augustus F. ... More

Immigrants seated on long benches, Main Hall, U.S. Immigrati...

Immigrants seated on long benches, Main Hall, U.S. Immigrati...

Digital ID: 417074. Immigrants seated on long benches, Main Hall, U.S. Immigration Station.. ca. 1907-1912. .Notes: Commissioner Williams captioned this photograph 'Inspection floor as rearranged with benches.... More

Climbing into America by Lewis Hine

Climbing into America by Lewis Hine

"Climbing into America, Ellis Island," gelatin silver print, by the American photographer Lewis W. Hine. Yale University Art Gallery, gift of Lisa Rosenblum, B.A. 1975. Courtesy of Yale University, New Haven, Conn.

View of garden and greenhouse on Ellis Island.

View of garden and greenhouse on Ellis Island.

Digital ID: 416762. Levick, Edwin -- Photographer. 1902-1913. .Notes: No. 28883.. .Source: Photographs of Ellis Island, 1902-1913. (more info ( ...col_id=165 ) ). .Repository: The New York Public Library. Phot... More

Group photograph of newly-arrived immigrants in native costu...

Group photograph of newly-arrived immigrants in native costu...

Digital ID: 417072. Group photograph of newly-arrived immigrants in native costumes, some with turbans, some with fezzes.. 1902-1913. .Source: Photographs of Ellis Island, 1902-1913. (more info ( ...col_id=165 ... More

View of part of the front facade of the Immigration Station;...

View of part of the front facade of the Immigration Station;...

Digital ID: 416778. View of part of the front facade of the Immigration Station; the New York skyline is barely discernable through the haze in the background.. Levick, Edwin -- Photographer. 1902-1913. .Notes:... More

Large dining hall, empty except for about ten members of the...

Large dining hall, empty except for about ten members of the...

Digital ID: 416775. Large dining hall, empty except for about ten members of the dining hall staff. The place settings consist of a worn porcelain-enameled plate, a fork and knife.. Levick, Edwin -- Photographe... More

The door to the bathroom in the old Ellis Island Hospital building describes the types of diseases that were prevelent. Jersey City, New Jersey

The door to the bathroom in the old Ellis Island Hospital building des...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

View of the World Trade Center, New York, New York, from Ellis Island

View of the World Trade Center, New York, New York, from Ellis Island

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. This image was taken in 2001. Title, date, subject note... More

Young residents at Amite City, Louisiana

Young residents at Amite City, Louisiana

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, Manhattan, New York, New York County, NY

Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, Manhattan, New York, New York Count...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fountain, historic landmark, classical or neoclassical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

An Albanian woman wearing her native costume

An Albanian woman wearing her native costume

An Albanian woman wearing her native costume, photographed at Ellis Island, NY.

Immigrants at Ellis Island - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Immigrants at Ellis Island - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a group of people, 1900s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Detention pen--on roof of main building, Ellis Island, where emigrants held for deportation may go in fine weather

Detention pen--on roof of main building, Ellis Island, where emigrants...

Picryl description: Public domain image of Ellis Island, New York harbor, immigrants, immigration, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The Battery, New York - outside of barge office - landing of the emigrant passed from the ferry-boat which brings them from Ellis Island to the Battery

The Battery, New York - outside of barge office - landing of the emigr...

Illus. in: Quarantine sketches. The Maltine Company, [1902], [p. 23]. Public domain photograph of 20th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

View of harbor from Ellis Island.

View of harbor from Ellis Island.

Digital ID: 416763. Levick, Edwin -- Photographer. 1902-1913. .Notes: No. 28933.. .Source: Photographs of Ellis Island, 1902-1913. (more info ( ...col_id=165 ) ). .Repository: The New York Public Library. Phot... More

Another view of the ferry boat, as it nears Battery Park. Th...

Another view of the ferry boat, as it nears Battery Park. Th...

Digital ID: 417070. Another view of the ferry boat, as it nears Battery Park. The building under construction (right of center) is the U.S. Customs House, built from 1902-1906.. 1902-1913. .Notes: This photo a... More

Similar to preceding view, but showing more of building at l...

Similar to preceding view, but showing more of building at l...

Digital ID: 416788. Similar to preceding view, but showing more of building at left.. 1902-1913. .Source: Photographs of Ellis Island, 1902-1913. (more info ( ...col_id=165 ) ). .Repository: The New York Public... More

Immigrants from "Prinzess Irene" going to Ellis Island

Immigrants from "Prinzess Irene" going to Ellis Island

Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Photo by George G. Bain. George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress).

View of the New York skyline from Ellis Island. The Woolwort...

View of the New York skyline from Ellis Island. The Woolwort...

Digital ID: 416765. View of the New York skyline from Ellis Island. The Woolworth Building (the tallest building, at left) is under construction, which dates the photograph as c. 1912-13.. Levick, Edwin -- Phot... More

Immigrants leaving for New York from Ellis Island

Immigrants leaving for New York from Ellis Island

Immigrants leaving for New York from Ellis Island Public domain photograph - immigration to the United States, immigrants, Ellis Island, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Immigrant family at Ellis Island. New York City. March 1917]

[Immigrant family at Ellis Island. New York City. March 1917]

Picryl description: Public domain image of Ellis Island, New York harbor, immigrants, immigration, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Young residents at Amite City, Louisiana

Young residents at Amite City, Louisiana

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ellis Island, Main Building, New York Harbor, New York, New York County, NY

Ellis Island, Main Building, New York Harbor, New York, New York Count...

Significance: Having served as the entrance to the United States at the nation's largest port for over seventy percent of immigrants entering this country from 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island is the most important i... More

Central Railroad of New Jersey, Jersey City Ferry Terminal, Johnson Avenue at Hudson River, Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ

Central Railroad of New Jersey, Jersey City Ferry Terminal, Johnson Av...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge over a water stream, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Two men standing next to each other in front of a building, Residents of Amite City, Louisiana

Two men standing next to each other in front of a building, Residents ...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression, farm, farmer, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Young residents at Amite City, Louisiana

Young residents at Amite City, Louisiana

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Young residents at Amite City, Louisiana

Young residents at Amite City, Louisiana

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, water way, maritime architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, ...

Public domain image with Picryl description as title Public domain photograph of steamboat, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of a steamboat, free to u... More

Ellis Island, May, 1902 : a view of the grounds adjoining on...

Ellis Island, May, 1902 : a view of the grounds adjoining on...

Digital ID: 417075. Ellis Island, May, 1902 : a view of the grounds adjoining one of the buildings, stewn with rubble, debris and building materials.. 1902. .Notes: See next photograph also.. .Source: Photogra... More

Romanian piper. - Public domain dedication image

Romanian piper. - Public domain dedication image

Digital ID: 418031. Sherman, Augustus F. (Augustus Francis) -- Photographer. [ca. 1906-1914]. .Source: William Williams papers / Photographs of immigrants (more info ( ...col_id=165 ) ). .Repository: The New Yo... More

Bavarian man. - Public domain dedication image

Bavarian man. - Public domain dedication image

Digital ID: 418030. Sherman, Augustus F. (Augustus Francis) -- Photographer. [ca. 1906-1914]. .Notes: Identified as 'Wilhelm Schleich' in Peter Mesenholler 'Augustus F. Sherman: Ellis Island Portraits 1905-192... More

Immigrant Station, Ellis Island, with ferry docked at adjace...

Immigrant Station, Ellis Island, with ferry docked at adjace...

Digital ID: 416752. Immigrant Station, Ellis Island, with ferry docked at adjacent pier.. Levick, Edwin -- Photographer. 1902-1913. .Notes: No. 7460.. .Source: Photographs of Ellis Island, 1902-1913. (more inf... More

View of Ellis Island buildings and two ferries at pier; appa...

View of Ellis Island buildings and two ferries at pier; appa...

Digital ID: 416767. View of Ellis Island buildings and two ferries at pier; apparently taken from atop the Immigration Station building.. Levick, Edwin -- Photographer. 1902-1913. .Notes: No. 28939.. .Source: ... More

Immigration processing reenactment inside the Ellis Island immigration station, Jersey City, New Jersey

Immigration processing reenactment inside the Ellis Island immigration...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

University Singers of New Orleans; In aid of Colored Orphans' Home of Louisiana.
Pulley, New York City

Pulley, New York City

Public domain illustrated book page scan, British book, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

DINNER TO TIMOTHY P. SULLIVAN [held by] ITALIAN-AMERICAN CITIZENS OF THE SIXTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT [at] "LYONS', 259 BOWERY, NEW YORK" (REST;)
Dear old soul - Public domain sheet music scan
Dutch woman. - Public domain dedication image

Dutch woman. - Public domain dedication image

Digital ID: 418051. Sherman, Augustus F. (Augustus Francis) -- Photographer. [ca. 1906-1914]. .Notes: Identified as 'Protestant woman from Zuid-Beveland, province of Zeeland, The Netherlands' in Peter Mesenhol... More

Algerian man. - Public domain dedication image

Algerian man. - Public domain dedication image

Digital ID: 418036. Sherman, Augustus F. (Augustus Francis) -- Photographer. [ca. 1906-1914]. .Source: William Williams papers / Photographs of immigrants (more info ( ...col_id=165 ) ). .Repository: The New Yo... More

Ellis Island - Romanian piper New York

Ellis Island - Romanian piper New York

Romanian piper, Ellis Island, by Augustus Francis Sherman Public domain photograph - immigration to the United States, immigrants, Ellis Island, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Another view of Ellis Island from the harbor, showing variou...

Another view of Ellis Island from the harbor, showing variou...

Digital ID: 416784. Another view of Ellis Island from the harbor, showing various buildings.. 1902-1913. .Source: Photographs of Ellis Island, 1902-1913. (more info ( ...col_id=165 ) ). .Repository: The New Yor... More

View of fountain in garden adjoining Ellis Island building.

View of fountain in garden adjoining Ellis Island building.

Digital ID: 416787. 1902-1913. .Source: Photographs of Ellis Island, 1902-1913. (more info ( ...col_id=165 ) ). .Repository: The New York Public Library. Photography Collection, Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Divisi... More

A couple of men standing next to a fence, Signboard in Amite City, Louisiana

A couple of men standing next to a fence, Signboard in Amite City, Lou...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

DINNER TO TIMOTHY P. SULLIVAN [held by] ITALIAN-AMERICAN CITIZENS OF THE SIXTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT [at] "LYONS', 259 BOWERY, NEW YORK" (REST;)
Dear old soul - Public domain sheet music scan
A black and white photo of a man sitting on a step, Resident at Amite City, Louisiana

A black and white photo of a man sitting on a step, Resident at Amite ...

Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dear old soul - Public domain sheet music scan
DINNER TO TIMOTHY P. SULLIVAN [held by] ITALIAN-AMERICAN CITIZENS OF THE SIXTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT [at] "LYONS', 259 BOWERY, NEW YORK" (REST;)
DINNER TO TIMOTHY P. SULLIVAN [held by] ITALIAN-AMERICAN CITIZENS OF THE SIXTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT [at] "LYONS', 259 BOWERY, NEW YORK" (REST;)
DINNER TO TIMOTHY P. SULLIVAN [held by] ITALIAN-AMERICAN CITIZENS OF THE SIXTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT [at] "LYONS', 259 BOWERY, NEW YORK" (REST;)
Young residents at Amite City, Louisiana

Young residents at Amite City, Louisiana

Public domain photograph of Great Depression era, artistic, art photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Poor children playing on sidewalk, Georgetown, Washington, D.C

Poor children playing on sidewalk, Georgetown, Washington, D.C

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

DINNER TO TIMOTHY P. SULLIVAN [held by] ITALIAN-AMERICAN CITIZENS OF THE SIXTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT [at] "LYONS', 259 BOWERY, NEW YORK" (REST;)
DINNER TO TIMOTHY P. SULLIVAN [held by] ITALIAN-AMERICAN CITIZENS OF THE SIXTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT [at] "LYONS', 259 BOWERY, NEW YORK" (REST;)
Dear old soul - Public domain sheet music scan
Dear old soul - Public domain sheet music scan
Dear old soul - Public domain sheet music scan
View of Ellis Island buildings.

View of Ellis Island buildings.

Digital ID: 416789. ca. 1903. .Notes: Similar to no. 37. 'Lawns and hedges after one year's growth' is the caption assigned by Commissioner Williams (Vol. I, p. 45 front, Williams scrapbooks); the date is ther... More

View of Ellis Island grounds with plantings; buildings to re...

View of Ellis Island grounds with plantings; buildings to re...

Digital ID: 416760. View of Ellis Island grounds with plantings; buildings to rear.. Levick, Edwin -- Photographer. 1902-1913. .Notes: No. 28880.. .Source: Photographs of Ellis Island, 1902-1913. (more info ( ... More

DINNER TO TIMOTHY P. SULLIVAN [held by] ITALIAN-AMERICAN CITIZENS OF THE SIXTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT [at] "LYONS', 259 BOWERY, NEW YORK" (REST;)
DINNER TO TIMOTHY P. SULLIVAN [held by] ITALIAN-AMERICAN CITIZENS OF THE SIXTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT [at] "LYONS', 259 BOWERY, NEW YORK" (REST;)
FIFTEENTH ANNUAL CHARITY BALL [held by] KNIGHTS TEMPLAR [at] "THE AUDITORIUM, (?)" (OTHER (HALL);)
Turn not a beggar away from your door
Dear old soul - Public domain sheet music scan
DINNER TO TIMOTHY P. SULLIVAN [held by] ITALIAN-AMERICAN CITIZENS OF THE SIXTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT [at] "LYONS', 259 BOWERY, NEW YORK" (REST;)
Two men standing next to each other in front of a building, Residents of Amite City, Louisiana

Two men standing next to each other in front of a building, Residents ...

Public domain photograph of Great Depression, farm, farmer, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

FIFTEENTH ANNUAL CHARITY BALL [held by] KNIGHTS TEMPLAR [at] "THE AUDITORIUM, (?)" (OTHER (HALL);)
Dear old soul - Public domain sheet music scan
DINNER TO TIMOTHY P. SULLIVAN [held by] ITALIAN-AMERICAN CITIZENS OF THE SIXTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT [at] "LYONS', 259 BOWERY, NEW YORK" (REST;)
Dear old soul - Public domain sheet music scan
Lapland children, possibly from Sweden.

Lapland children, possibly from Sweden.

Digital ID: 418037. Sherman, Augustus F. (Augustus Francis) -- Photographer. [ca. 1906-1914]. .Source: William Williams papers / Photographs of immigrants (more info ( ...col_id=165 ) ). .Repository: The New Yo... More

FIFTEENTH ANNUAL CHARITY BALL [held by] KNIGHTS TEMPLAR [at] "THE AUDITORIUM, (?)" (OTHER (HALL);)
Amite City, Louisiana - A black and white photo of a man standing in front of a store

Amite City, Louisiana - A black and white photo of a man standing in f...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of worker, marketplace, vendor, 1930s, Great Depression, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The Streamliner. Buttolph menus collection.
Dear old soul - Public domain sheet music scan
The Streamliner. Buttolph menus collection.
Dear old soul - Public domain sheet music scan
View of one wing of the Immigration Station, Ellis Island.

View of one wing of the Immigration Station, Ellis Island.

Digital ID: 416772. Levick, Edwin -- Photographer. 1902-1913. .Notes: No. 29164.. .Source: Photographs of Ellis Island, 1902-1913. (more info ( ...col_id=165 ) ). .Repository: The New York Public Library. Phot... More

A view of an Ellis Island pier; the boat docked here is mark...

A view of an Ellis Island pier; the boat docked here is mark...

Digital ID: 416781. A view of an Ellis Island pier; the boat docked here is marked 'Ellis Island' and 'Department of Commerce and Labor.'. Levick, Edwin -- Photographer. 1902-1913. .Source: Photographs of Ellis... More

A black and white photo of a man wearing a hat, Strawberry grower, Amite City, Louisiana

A black and white photo of a man wearing a hat, Strawberry grower, Ami...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of worker, marketplace, vendor, 1930s, Great Depression, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Dear old soul - Public domain sheet music scan
DINNER TO TIMOTHY P. SULLIVAN [held by] ITALIAN-AMERICAN CITIZENS OF THE SIXTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT [at] "LYONS', 259 BOWERY, NEW YORK" (REST;)
DINNER TO TIMOTHY P. SULLIVAN [held by] ITALIAN-AMERICAN CITIZENS OF THE SIXTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT [at] "LYONS', 259 BOWERY, NEW YORK" (REST;)
View of the New York skyline from the observation roof atop ...

View of the New York skyline from the observation roof atop ...

Digital ID: 416768. View of the New York skyline from the observation roof atop one wing of the Immigration Station, Ellis Island.. Levick, Edwin -- Photographer. 1902-1913. .Notes: No. 28940. Commissioner Wil... More

Amite City, Louisiana - A group of women standing in front of a wall

Amite City, Louisiana - A group of women standing in front of a wall

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The Streamliner. Buttolph menus collection.
DINNER TO TIMOTHY P. SULLIVAN [held by] ITALIAN-AMERICAN CITIZENS OF THE SIXTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT [at] "LYONS', 259 BOWERY, NEW YORK" (REST;)
DINNER TO TIMOTHY P. SULLIVAN [held by] ITALIAN-AMERICAN CITIZENS OF THE SIXTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT [at] "LYONS', 259 BOWERY, NEW YORK" (REST;)
View of garden with greenhouse and arched trellises adjoinin...

View of garden with greenhouse and arched trellises adjoinin...

Digital ID: 416759. View of garden with greenhouse and arched trellises adjoining Ellis Island structure.. Levick, Edwin -- Photographer. 1902-1913. .Notes: No. 28879.. .Source: Photographs of Ellis Island, 19... More

Large hall with tellers' cages marked 'money exchange' and '...

Large hall with tellers' cages marked 'money exchange' and '...

Digital ID: 416774. Large hall with tellers' cages marked 'money exchange' and 'railroad tickets to all points.'. Levick, Edwin -- Photographer. 1902-1913. .Notes: No. 29168.. .Source: Photographs of Ellis Isl... More

View of garden with trellises adjoining Ellis Island buildin...

View of garden with trellises adjoining Ellis Island buildin...

Digital ID: 416757. View of garden with trellises adjoining Ellis Island building.. Levick, Edwin -- Photographer. 1902-1913. .Notes: No. 28877.. .Source: Photographs of Ellis Island, 1902-1913. (more info ( .... More

Dutch children. - Public domain dedication image

Dutch children. - Public domain dedication image

Digital ID: 1206545. Sherman, Augustus F. (Augustus Francis) -- Photographer. .Notes: Identified in Peter Mesenholler 'Augustus F. Sherman: Ellis Island Portraits 1905-1920' (c1905) p.86: Dutch siblings from t... More

A black and white photo of a man wearing a hat, Strawberry grower, Amite City, Louisiana

A black and white photo of a man wearing a hat, Strawberry grower, Ami...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of worker, marketplace, vendor, 1930s, Great Depression, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The Streamliner. Buttolph menus collection.
DINNER TO TIMOTHY P. SULLIVAN [held by] ITALIAN-AMERICAN CITIZENS OF THE SIXTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT [at] "LYONS', 259 BOWERY, NEW YORK" (REST;)
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